Delhi HC Directs Xiaomi Entities to Furnish ₹272 Crore Security Because Royalty-Free SEP Use Cannot Continue

Malikie Innovations Ltd. & Anr. Vs Xiaomi Corporation & Ors. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court ordered Xiaomi entities to secure ₹272 crore because SEP implementers cannot continue exploiting standardized patented technology without furnishing interim security during FRAND disputes, even before final determination of infringement or royalty rates. In a significant judgment on Standard Essential Patent (SEP) enforcement and FRAND licensing disputes, the Delhi High Court has examined the circumstances in which an alleged implementer of standardized technology may be directed to furni...